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oren moverman got a very good performance out of richard gere previously in a film in which richard gere was playing a homeless man. actually, this director got a really good performance out of him. the problem with the film to some extent is it probably two courses too long, it's two hours and it should be 89 minutes. when we at the table, when that kind of... the unspoken arguments are sort of broiling and seething away i think it works rather well. it then has this kind of flashback structure in which it moves back to events in the past and we see things unfolding from lots of different perspectives. to me, that works slightly less well. i know some people have really taken against the movie. one of the reasons is, they're pretty claustrophobic company. they're not people you want to spend that much time in their company because... steve coogan‘s character is so difficult, so awkward. richard gere‘s character seems to be so smooth and so smarmy. yet during the course of the drama it does play with our expectations of how each character's motivations will fall. it's flawed, no ques
oren moverman got a very good performance out of richard gere previously in a film in which richard gere was playing a homeless man. actually, this director got a really good performance out of him. the problem with the film to some extent is it probably two courses too long, it's two hours and it should be 89 minutes. when we at the table, when that kind of... the unspoken arguments are sort of broiling and seething away i think it works rather well. it then has this kind of flashback...
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watching anxiously with me in london, nazanin's husband, richard ratcliffe. he has campaigned day in, day out for her freedom since nazanin's arrest in april last year. i'm sure it'll make a difference, i'm sure him being there, i'm sure him raising her case, raising her case in the context of lots of other stuff can only help improve relations and improved relations can only lead to a better case for us. i think that's right, but i'm not expecting that on monday morning he comes back with her on the plane. borisjohnson is saying nothing at all publicly while in iran. instead, the foreign office issued a statement after two hours of what they call a constructive meeting. they discussed the full range of bilateral issues and they both spoke frankly about the obstacles in the relationship, including the foreign secretary's concerns about the consular cases of british—iranian dual nationals. both emphasised their commitment to continuing to work together to improve the bilateral relationship. one good sign — iran's foreign minister confirmed borisjohnson sho
watching anxiously with me in london, nazanin's husband, richard ratcliffe. he has campaigned day in, day out for her freedom since nazanin's arrest in april last year. i'm sure it'll make a difference, i'm sure him being there, i'm sure him raising her case, raising her case in the context of lots of other stuff can only help improve relations and improved relations can only lead to a better case for us. i think that's right, but i'm not expecting that on monday morning he comes back with her...
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ok, richard, thank you. richard in buckinghamshire there. the foreign secretary borisjohnson has held talks with the reigning president in a bid to secure the freedom of citizens with dual nationality currently held in iranianjails. nationality currently held in iranian jails. the include nationality currently held in iranianjails. the include nazanin zahgari—ratcliffe, accused of spying. mrjohnson described his visit to tehran as worthwhile. today nazanin's husband said he hoped his wife would become for christmas. james robbins reports. borisjohnson spent almost one hour with the iranians president, that itself seen asa iranians president, that itself seen as a good sign of improving relations. mrjohnson said they spoke forthrightly about obstacles in the relationship and the need for progress. borisjohnson again raised the case of dual nationality british citizens in jail the case of dual nationality british citizens injail in the case of dual nationality british citizens in jail in the the case of dual nationality british citizens inja
ok, richard, thank you. richard in buckinghamshire there. the foreign secretary borisjohnson has held talks with the reigning president in a bid to secure the freedom of citizens with dual nationality currently held in iranianjails. nationality currently held in iranian jails. the include nationality currently held in iranianjails. the include nazanin zahgari—ratcliffe, accused of spying. mrjohnson described his visit to tehran as worthwhile. today nazanin's husband said he hoped his wife...
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richard, thank you. richard lister in beaconsfield in buckinghamshire. the foreign secretary borisjohnson has held talks with the iranian president in a bid to secure the freedom of citizens with dual nationality currently being held in iranianjails. they include nazanin zaghari—ratcliffe, who's accused of spying. mrjohnson described his visit to tehran as "worthwhile". today, mrs zaghari—ratcliffe's husband said he hoped his wife would be home for christmas. our diplomatic correspondent james robbins reports. borisjohnson spent nearly an hour with iran's president, hassan rouhani, that access itself seen as a good sign as improving relations. the foreign office says both sides spoke forthrightly about obstacles in the relationship and the need to make progress. once again, boris johnson raised the case of dual nationals in iranian prisons, including nazanin zaghari—ratcliffe. we now know the foreign secretary met some of nazanin‘s family in tehran. in london, her husband richard is much happier today, showing me pictures of his iranian family an
richard, thank you. richard lister in beaconsfield in buckinghamshire. the foreign secretary borisjohnson has held talks with the iranian president in a bid to secure the freedom of citizens with dual nationality currently being held in iranianjails. they include nazanin zaghari—ratcliffe, who's accused of spying. mrjohnson described his visit to tehran as "worthwhile". today, mrs zaghari—ratcliffe's husband said he hoped his wife would be home for christmas. our diplomatic...
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that was richard ratcliffe with james robbins. officials in california have extended the red alert caused bya have extended the red alert caused by a series of wildfires, and say it will now remain in force until at least sunday. one person has been killed and 700 buildings have been destroyed. fires have been burning out of control in several parts of the state. more than 200,000 people have been forced to leave their homes. the fifa world cup is still six months away but players, managers and fans will already be dreaming about how well their team might do. it turns out they're not the only ones. following on from the success of paul the german octopus, who became famous for his predictions during the tournament in 2010, a menagerie of creatures is trying to emulate his success in russia. both of our moscow correspondents, sarah rainsford and steve rosenberg, have been to have a look. forget lionel messi or reynaldo. these could read the real stars of the world cup. they are russia's furry fortu netellers, the world cup. they ar
that was richard ratcliffe with james robbins. officials in california have extended the red alert caused bya have extended the red alert caused by a series of wildfires, and say it will now remain in force until at least sunday. one person has been killed and 700 buildings have been destroyed. fires have been burning out of control in several parts of the state. more than 200,000 people have been forced to leave their homes. the fifa world cup is still six months away but players, managers and...
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that was richard ratcliffe, speaking to james robbins. a so—called bat plague has descended on a rural town in australia, with the large colony of flying foxes out numbering residents 25—to—i. the town, inland from townsville in far north queensland, is considering drastic measures to remove the creatures, which are protected by national environment laws. georgina smyth has this report. it is not a horror movie. it is the sky above a small town in australia. just over 8000 people live here in charters towers and they are overrun by fruit bats. it is actually the stuff of nightmares, 200,000 bats in and around ourcbd, stuff of nightmares, 200,000 bats in and around our cbd, which is terrific for our community. it is likely the fruit bats were attacked to the town's flowering eucalypt trees. —— attracted. but the towns says it is fed up of toxic bat droppings which threaten public health and damage property. we cull kangaroos, we cull crocodiles, we cull other things. the reason we cull other things. the reason we cull them is to
that was richard ratcliffe, speaking to james robbins. a so—called bat plague has descended on a rural town in australia, with the large colony of flying foxes out numbering residents 25—to—i. the town, inland from townsville in far north queensland, is considering drastic measures to remove the creatures, which are protected by national environment laws. georgina smyth has this report. it is not a horror movie. it is the sky above a small town in australia. just over 8000 people live...
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richard galpin, bbc news. north korea has described the latest united nations sanctions as an act of war and tantamount to a complete economic blockade. the un security council imposed the measures drafted by the us on friday in response to pyongyang's ballistic missile tests. north korea has vowed to strengthen its nuclear deterrent to frustrate america. sophie long sent this report from the south korean capital seoul. north korean state television broadcast the first reaction to the sanctions. it described the un resolution as an act of war that violates peace and stability on the korean peninsula. please raise their hand. pyongyang promised to punish those that voted for the us—drafted resolution. that includes china, north korea's main ally and trading partner. beijing urged restraint on all sides. it's previously called for an end to joint us—south korean military drills, like this one, in exchange for a halt to north korea's weapons programme. a so—called freeze for freeze. there is little hope eit
richard galpin, bbc news. north korea has described the latest united nations sanctions as an act of war and tantamount to a complete economic blockade. the un security council imposed the measures drafted by the us on friday in response to pyongyang's ballistic missile tests. north korea has vowed to strengthen its nuclear deterrent to frustrate america. sophie long sent this report from the south korean capital seoul. north korean state television broadcast the first reaction to the...
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king richard iii's remains were found ina king richard iii's remains were found in a leicester council car park, which centuries before was a mediaeval monastery. remarkably, the greyfriars site has survived as the city developed around it and now its remains are in the spotlight. rented government protection on the advice of historic england. a very few of these are scheduled and protected in this way. in town and city centres. primarily because often the sites have been built upon, so the assessment and designation of it isn't the right to manage it. what isn't the right to manage it. what is incredibly unusual here is that the site has remained relatively open since the mediaeval period and has not been encumbered by modern—day development. has not been encumbered by modern-day development. the protection means that what is below the ground not just protection means that what is below the ground notjust here but across the ground notjust here but across the whole greyfriars site will be carefully looked after for centuries to come. a recognition of le i ceste r‘s to come. a reco
king richard iii's remains were found ina king richard iii's remains were found in a leicester council car park, which centuries before was a mediaeval monastery. remarkably, the greyfriars site has survived as the city developed around it and now its remains are in the spotlight. rented government protection on the advice of historic england. a very few of these are scheduled and protected in this way. in town and city centres. primarily because often the sites have been built upon, so the...
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richard lister, bbc news, beaconsfield. across northern europe heavy snow and sub—zero temperatures grounded hundreds of flights. germany‘s busiest airport, frankfurt, was one of the worst affected. despite the attempt to clear the runway and de—ice aircraft, 330 flights were cancelled, stranding hundreds of passengers. from the air it looked magical. this is utrecht in the netherlands, blanketed by a thick layer of snow. but it also meant problems on the railways. some services were suspended. and on the roads, there was more disruption and delays. this motorist described driving conditions as exhausting. even in switzerland, a country used to heavy snow in the mountains, it was a bumper to bumper. and it was strong winds that were the problem in spain and france, knocking out power to some homes. that didn‘t stop these surfers from venturing out though. and it made for perfect skiing conditions over in northern italy. thousands of skiers hit the slopes, with more snow than usual for this time of year. forecasters
richard lister, bbc news, beaconsfield. across northern europe heavy snow and sub—zero temperatures grounded hundreds of flights. germany‘s busiest airport, frankfurt, was one of the worst affected. despite the attempt to clear the runway and de—ice aircraft, 330 flights were cancelled, stranding hundreds of passengers. from the air it looked magical. this is utrecht in the netherlands, blanketed by a thick layer of snow. but it also meant problems on the railways. some services were...
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thank you, matthew richards, and thanks to jessica parker at the thank you, matthew richards, and thanks tojessica parker at the m25 in buckinghamshire. in the last half hour, it's been announced that max clifford, the disgraced former celebrity publicist, has died. he was 7a. clifford suffered a heart attack in his cell at littlehey prison in cambridgeshire yesterday. he has been serving an eight—year jail sentence for historic six offences. our home affairs correspondent danny shaw is here. this has been announced by the ministry ofjustice in the last few minutes? yes, a statement from them has confirmed the death of max clifford in hospital. he was taken there yesterday after apparently suffering a heart attack. there will be an investigation, that is routine, the department has offered max clifford's family its condolences. he was serving an eight—year term for indecently assaulting four women and young girls, the youngest was 15. he was convicted in 2014 after a long trial. he maintained his innocence all along, vehemently denied the allegations but was found guilty in what was
thank you, matthew richards, and thanks to jessica parker at the thank you, matthew richards, and thanks tojessica parker at the m25 in buckinghamshire. in the last half hour, it's been announced that max clifford, the disgraced former celebrity publicist, has died. he was 7a. clifford suffered a heart attack in his cell at littlehey prison in cambridgeshire yesterday. he has been serving an eight—year jail sentence for historic six offences. our home affairs correspondent danny shaw is here....
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radcliffe, her husband, has a lwa ys richard radcliffe, her husband, has always said. she denies the charges against. mrjohnson will be raising her case and a number of other so—called consular cases of dual nationals. they are people who don't wa nt nationals. they are people who don't want their names publicised because they think actually it may make it more difficult to get them home. he made clear in the remarks this morning that he has low expectations —— no expectations of an imminent breakthrough because these cases are normally quite difficult. he will stress to the iranians that britain is firmly behind, for instance, the continuation of the nuclear agreement with iran, to which of course britain was a signatory along with france, germany and others. contrast that with america's position. donald trump is largely moved away from the iran deal. he wa nts to moved away from the iran deal. he wants to improve relations with iran. he hopes seem may be able to secure some releases as part of that. boris johnson suggested mrs zaghari—ratcliffe was their teac
radcliffe, her husband, has a lwa ys richard radcliffe, her husband, has always said. she denies the charges against. mrjohnson will be raising her case and a number of other so—called consular cases of dual nationals. they are people who don't wa nt nationals. they are people who don't want their names publicised because they think actually it may make it more difficult to get them home. he made clear in the remarks this morning that he has low expectations —— no expectations of an...
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richard conway, thank you very much. and thomas bach is still speaking and we will have plenty more reaction to the news that russian athletes have been banned from the winter games next favourite. plenty more reaction through the rest of the evening but for now a night. —— good night. now the next name is stored is on the horizon, storm caroline. we will get to that in a moment. 0vernight tonight there is a strong wind, a bit of light rain and drizzle across wales and the west of england. many places dry overnight and quite mild tomorrow. still the odd spot of rain and drizzle to the coast and hills of west of england and wales. much of west of england and wales. much of england and wales staying dry. northern ireland turning right through the morning. and temperatures around ten, 13 degrees. gail is developing through western parts of the uk on wednesday and more rain moving in. and then on thursday storm caroline bringing winds of up to 80 miles an hour to parts of northern scotland. we will see some travel disrup
richard conway, thank you very much. and thomas bach is still speaking and we will have plenty more reaction to the news that russian athletes have been banned from the winter games next favourite. plenty more reaction through the rest of the evening but for now a night. —— good night. now the next name is stored is on the horizon, storm caroline. we will get to that in a moment. 0vernight tonight there is a strong wind, a bit of light rain and drizzle across wales and the west of england....
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arrange for a visa for richard ratcliffe to go to iran. as well as this case, there will be a number of other issues borisjohnson will be hoping to discuss, including britain's continued support for the nuclear deal with iran and concerns about iran's involvement in conflicts, notably in yemen and syria. our bbc persian correspondent siavash ardalan, told me that several important contracts are also expected to be signed during borisjohnson‘s visit. one for the building of the huge solar panel, the fifth biggest one in asia. also there is a contract between the private sector building a huge cancer research centre in iran worth over £1 billion and it is the resolution of the issue relating to the payment of £400 million that iranians are demanding from the uk from a defence contract that goes back to the 1970s and hasn't been paid and the family of nazanin zaghari—ratcliffe are hoping the resolution of that case in particular will urge the iranians to show more leniency. how likely are we to move towards the release for nazanin? it i
arrange for a visa for richard ratcliffe to go to iran. as well as this case, there will be a number of other issues borisjohnson will be hoping to discuss, including britain's continued support for the nuclear deal with iran and concerns about iran's involvement in conflicts, notably in yemen and syria. our bbc persian correspondent siavash ardalan, told me that several important contracts are also expected to be signed during borisjohnson‘s visit. one for the building of the huge solar...
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that democrat has now become a republican, that is richard shelby. no democrat has been elected statewide to any office in this statewide to any office in this state in nearly a full decade now. the very fact that doug jones is close speaks to how controversial roy moore is and indeed how controversial he was even before these allegations. controversial and how, a man accused of sexually harassing teenagers and child molestation, whom many in his party have disowned. what is your feeling about how things are going, it still looks as though he will win? about how things are going, it still looks as though he will win7|j about how things are going, it still looks as though he will win? i think what we have seen is some polls have shown politico magazine far ahead and some have shownjones far ahead and some have shownjones far ahead and some have shownjones far ahead and some have shown a total toss up —— roy moore. the reality is alabama isa —— roy moore. the reality is alabama is a republican state. many people on the ground are feeling that i
that democrat has now become a republican, that is richard shelby. no democrat has been elected statewide to any office in this statewide to any office in this state in nearly a full decade now. the very fact that doug jones is close speaks to how controversial roy moore is and indeed how controversial he was even before these allegations. controversial and how, a man accused of sexually harassing teenagers and child molestation, whom many in his party have disowned. what is your feeling about...
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richard lister reporting there. on the line is matthew cole, a bbc political reporter who is currently stuck inside a plane on the tarmac at heathrow, after it landed over two hours ago. he is still waiting for his bags. tell us what happened. we eventually arrived and then waited on the tarmac for an hour and a half and we still haven't got our bags. we are already 7.5 hours late, and no bags at all. it must be frustrating. what are you being told? nothing. we were advised that the bags would arrive on the carousel, that was about 15 minutes ago. no bags at all. we then had to wait to be able to depart the plane and wait at the steps, and then we had to wait for the bags. you get the impression that it is more about making money at the airport than dealing with snow, dealing with de—icing planes, dealing with de—icing planes, dealing with de—icing planes, dealing with customers. another passenger spoke to us who has experienced the same problems as you. they said there was a knock—on effect, that flights we
richard lister reporting there. on the line is matthew cole, a bbc political reporter who is currently stuck inside a plane on the tarmac at heathrow, after it landed over two hours ago. he is still waiting for his bags. tell us what happened. we eventually arrived and then waited on the tarmac for an hour and a half and we still haven't got our bags. we are already 7.5 hours late, and no bags at all. it must be frustrating. what are you being told? nothing. we were advised that the bags would...
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our world affairs correspondent richard galpin reports. at last, some aid now getting to those most in need, after this latest storm to hit the philippines begins to subside. troops helping deliver supplies here in the southern region of mindanao, which lay right in the path of the storm. reaching these impoverished areas has not been easy. they were hit by a landslide, mudslides, caused by an inordinate amount of rainfall that caused the ground to move and killed people innocently. it swept people out of their homes and killed many others as well. the speed with which the rivers were turned into lethal torrents over the weekend caught people here by surprise. many drowning in their own homes, others buried under mudslides, including children. the call for people to evacuate in good time before the storm didn't have an effect. the storm passed over some of the poorest areas in the whole philippines. at least 200 people are known to have died. large numbers are still missing, and tens of thousands have been forced to move away, in search of
our world affairs correspondent richard galpin reports. at last, some aid now getting to those most in need, after this latest storm to hit the philippines begins to subside. troops helping deliver supplies here in the southern region of mindanao, which lay right in the path of the storm. reaching these impoverished areas has not been easy. they were hit by a landslide, mudslides, caused by an inordinate amount of rainfall that caused the ground to move and killed people innocently. it swept...
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colonel richard kemp, thank you very much and have a lovely christmas. thank you. the time is 3:17. the headlines on bbc news: north korean state tv describes as an ‘act of war‘ new economic sanctions imposed by the united nations. pyongyang has vowed to strengthen its nuclear deterrent. rescuers are searching for 150 missing people, after a tropical storm in the philippines left another 200 dead. two people have been killed and four injured following a multiple vehicle crash on the mao in 0xfordshire — the motorway has now reopened. sport now, and for a full round up, from the bbc sport centre, here's katherine. good afternoon. sheffield wednesday and middlesbrough are both looking for new managers after the two teams met at hillsbrough yesterday. wednesday confirmed a short time ago that carlos carvalhal has left the club after yesterday's 2—1 defeat — they're currently 15th in the championship.ryan shotton scored boro's second goal yesterday in the championship. ryan shotton scored boro's second goal yesterday which gave them the win. wednesday released a statement earl
colonel richard kemp, thank you very much and have a lovely christmas. thank you. the time is 3:17. the headlines on bbc news: north korean state tv describes as an ‘act of war‘ new economic sanctions imposed by the united nations. pyongyang has vowed to strengthen its nuclear deterrent. rescuers are searching for 150 missing people, after a tropical storm in the philippines left another 200 dead. two people have been killed and four injured following a multiple vehicle crash on the mao in...
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let's join richard. manchester city are 13 points clear at the top of the premier league after their 17th win in a row. city beat bournemouth 4—0 which took them over the 100—goal mark for 2017, making them the first english side to do that since 1982. two goals from sergio aguero and one each from sterling and danilo saw the blues win conformtably at the etihad stadium. city's nearest rivals manchester united could only draw 2—2 against ten—man leicester at the king power stadium. jamie vardy gave the home side the early lead butjuan mata struck back, scoring twice to give united a 2—1 advantage. leicester never gave up though, with harry maguire scoring this 94th—minute equaliser to snatch a draw, a serious dent to united's title challenge. extraordinary, if the game finished five or 6—1 for us which is what should happen since the moment we scored the second goal. since the moment we scored the second goal, we had an accumulation of chances, easy chances and we didn't score and after tha
let's join richard. manchester city are 13 points clear at the top of the premier league after their 17th win in a row. city beat bournemouth 4—0 which took them over the 100—goal mark for 2017, making them the first english side to do that since 1982. two goals from sergio aguero and one each from sterling and danilo saw the blues win conformtably at the etihad stadium. city's nearest rivals manchester united could only draw 2—2 against ten—man leicester at the king power stadium....
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and his wife. —— richard zaghari—ratcliffe. and he said that they had been trying to read the tea leaves of what happened in a run of what it might mean for her. and he said that if they have a good saturday, we might have a good sunday with the court case postponed, that has come to pass, this has been one of the good days in the past 20 months. we have had our first report of freedom with the postponement of the court case. of course, who knows what lies ahead but my hope is that the report in these days ahead might be, a full change of ideas. —— the ripple might become a full change. we feel a little bit closer and that christmas dream remains. and that is the situation with nazanin zaghari—ratcliffe and the effo rts nazanin zaghari—ratcliffe and the efforts at foreign secretary boris johnson has been reading to try to secure her release. labour has suggested that britain should "stay aligned" to the european union after brexit — allowing the easy movement of people and continuing payments to brussels. the party's
and his wife. —— richard zaghari—ratcliffe. and he said that they had been trying to read the tea leaves of what happened in a run of what it might mean for her. and he said that if they have a good saturday, we might have a good sunday with the court case postponed, that has come to pass, this has been one of the good days in the past 20 months. we have had our first report of freedom with the postponement of the court case. of course, who knows what lies ahead but my hope is that the...
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richard smith, bbc look east. in california 8000 firefighters are still battling a huge wildfire, which has been burning for 11 days. the blaze has now destroyed an area larger than new york city and paris combined, and is on track to become the largest wildfire in the state's history. 0ne firefighter has died, a 32—year—old man who leaves behind his pregnant wife and two—year—old daughter. a mounted police officer and a police worker who claimed liverpool fans burned a horse with cigarettes during the hillsborough disaster will not face criminal charges. the former south yorkshire police policeman and the civilian farrier were accused of making up the story. both men were referred to the crown prosecution service by the police watchdog. a bus driver has been sacked for forgetting that a four—year—old boy was still onboard his school minibus. the child was left alone after the bus was returned to a depot in inverness. the little boy then attempted to walk the six miles back to his home before being spo
richard smith, bbc look east. in california 8000 firefighters are still battling a huge wildfire, which has been burning for 11 days. the blaze has now destroyed an area larger than new york city and paris combined, and is on track to become the largest wildfire in the state's history. 0ne firefighter has died, a 32—year—old man who leaves behind his pregnant wife and two—year—old daughter. a mounted police officer and a police worker who claimed liverpool fans burned a horse with...
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earlier i talked to colonel richard kemp, a former commander of british forces in afghanistan and first asked about his view about general sir nick carter's plan. i was a bit disappointed with this idea, because i can understand why the general wanted to do it, which was of course partly to do with tackling the army's horrendous recruitment crisis that it faces, but i think it is an error ofjudgment to suggest that the army is not elitist and that we should not aim to have the best. i mean, i know that is not really what he had in mind, but i think the slogan be the best typifies and exemplifies the army. the army should and needs to be the best, better than any of its enemies or potential enemies and it is a very appropriate slogan to have. do you really think the british people do see, because this was part of market research carried out, do people really see the army or that slogan as elitist? what is it about the army? well, the army is elitist and should be elitist, but i am pretty confident myself and i have met many people, particularly people thinking aboutjoining the army from
earlier i talked to colonel richard kemp, a former commander of british forces in afghanistan and first asked about his view about general sir nick carter's plan. i was a bit disappointed with this idea, because i can understand why the general wanted to do it, which was of course partly to do with tackling the army's horrendous recruitment crisis that it faces, but i think it is an error ofjudgment to suggest that the army is not elitist and that we should not aim to have the best. i mean, i...
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her british husband, richard, has been campaigning tirelessly for his wife's release. it was made clear we shouldn't expect any miracles. what we should ask is whether he can arrange for a visa for richard ratcliffe to go to iran. borisjohnson boris johnson want to discuss britain was my continued deal and iran's part in conflicts in syria. at least two people have been killed in israeli airstrikes in gaza. israel says it was targeting hamas military positions after rockets were fired at southern israel. four people are now known to have died in violence since president trump announced america would move its embassy from tel aviv to jerusalem. sebastian usher reports. the palestinians are continuing to show their anger over president trump is in recognition ofjerusalem as its job's capital. trump is in recognition ofjerusalem as itsjob‘s capital. there have been clashes in bethlehem. a student held prisoners rallies. yesterday was the first day of declared by the palestinians. to work killed. many more were wounded across the palestinian territories, i'd tear gas, ru
her british husband, richard, has been campaigning tirelessly for his wife's release. it was made clear we shouldn't expect any miracles. what we should ask is whether he can arrange for a visa for richard ratcliffe to go to iran. borisjohnson boris johnson want to discuss britain was my continued deal and iran's part in conflicts in syria. at least two people have been killed in israeli airstrikes in gaza. israel says it was targeting hamas military positions after rockets were fired at...
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richard lister, bbc news. a brand new, state—of—the—art, medical facility has opened its doors in dubai. we're talking about an exclusive hospital — with only a select number of patients. the unusual thing is that all these patients are camels. the bbc‘s tim allman explains. in this part of the world, camel racing can be a popular and highly lucrative sport. so taking care of your athletes is a top priority. hence the dubai camel hospital, now open to business, treating camels at nothing but camels. translation: this hospital is considered the first of its kind in the world. because there aren't any hospital that are specialised in treating camels. you must care for camels as pa rt camels. you must care for camels as part of our heritage, not only by breeding and racing them but also by being able to medically treat them using the latest technology. the hospital costs nearly $11 million to set up and can treat 20 animals at a time. of course, when you're patient weighs anything up to 1000 kilos, movi
richard lister, bbc news. a brand new, state—of—the—art, medical facility has opened its doors in dubai. we're talking about an exclusive hospital — with only a select number of patients. the unusual thing is that all these patients are camels. the bbc‘s tim allman explains. in this part of the world, camel racing can be a popular and highly lucrative sport. so taking care of your athletes is a top priority. hence the dubai camel hospital, now open to business, treating camels at...
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richard conway baird, all sports correspondent. the un security council has unanimously backed tough new sanctions against north korea, severely restricting its ability to import oil. a visit by the foreign secretary to russia to repair relations has ended in public disagreement and accusations of lying. the fourth election in as many years in the spanish region of catalonia has once again confirmed its divisions. the party that won the most votes doesn't support independence tokyo. we are seeing crowds gathering in tokyo where we can see the crowds gathering to meet the emperor akihito, who are gathered to wish him happy birthday. december 23 is currently a national holiday, but that may change to a normal working day after his planned abdication in 2019. emperor akihito is the 125th in his line according to japan's traditional order of is succession, and he ascended to the chrysanthemum throne when his father, emperor hirihito died. emperor akihito's sun will ascend the throne in 2019 and his birthday, february 23, will become th
richard conway baird, all sports correspondent. the un security council has unanimously backed tough new sanctions against north korea, severely restricting its ability to import oil. a visit by the foreign secretary to russia to repair relations has ended in public disagreement and accusations of lying. the fourth election in as many years in the spanish region of catalonia has once again confirmed its divisions. the party that won the most votes doesn't support independence tokyo. we are...
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richard lister reports. five, four, three, two, one... once again, sydney set the standard for new year's fireworks. 1.5 million people lined the harbour front for a dazzling, deafening celebration. the rainbow theme was a tribute to australia's legalisation of same—sex marriage. two hours earlier, auckland, new zealand, was the first major city to celebrate 2018, its sky tower lit up like a giant roman candle. excited korean voiceover that is the unmistakable sound of north korea joining the celebrations, with what else but a display of rocket power? while midnight swept around the world, new york was gearing up for its celebrations, one of several cities with unprecedented security this year. parts of china have had a day of festivities, even though they'll mark the new year in february. music: "auld lang syne" but hong kong may have outdazzled sydney. fireworks exploded across victoria harbour to a tune most of us will be singing later. richard lister, bbc news. well, here preparations are under way around the country. big crowds are
richard lister reports. five, four, three, two, one... once again, sydney set the standard for new year's fireworks. 1.5 million people lined the harbour front for a dazzling, deafening celebration. the rainbow theme was a tribute to australia's legalisation of same—sex marriage. two hours earlier, auckland, new zealand, was the first major city to celebrate 2018, its sky tower lit up like a giant roman candle. excited korean voiceover that is the unmistakable sound of north korea joining the...
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we can now speak to richard tyler who received a heart transplant three years ago. tell us how that transplant has changed your life and saved your life? hello, ben. yes, it has given mea life? hello, ben. yes, it has given me a second chance. just before my transplant i was not able to even walk, and within 17 days, i was back walking around and being as normal as anyone else was. it is just the case that it gives you the opportunity to be with your family for longer. and how are you feeling now, three years after that operation? i feel a lot better. now, three years after that operation? ifeela lot better. i cannot say 100%. that is just due to medications. but all in all, very, very good. it is extraordinary to think 50 years ago today there was the first heart transplant which has revolutionised medicine? yes, most definitely, technology has moved on dramatically from 50 years ago to today. and also from the interview before. technology is great, but you also do need the donors. without the donors, i would also do need the donors. without the donors, iwould not
we can now speak to richard tyler who received a heart transplant three years ago. tell us how that transplant has changed your life and saved your life? hello, ben. yes, it has given mea life? hello, ben. yes, it has given me a second chance. just before my transplant i was not able to even walk, and within 17 days, i was back walking around and being as normal as anyone else was. it is just the case that it gives you the opportunity to be with your family for longer. and how are you feeling...
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richard singer, thank you. my pleasure. thank you very much. around the globe, preparations are under way to mark the end of this year and the arrival of 2018. many cities will be celebrating new year's eve with open—air concerts, street parties and firework shows. but in europe, after a series of islamist attacks over the past 12 months against civilian targets, particular attention is being given to public safety. david campa nale reports. live music, winetasting, festive decorations, and good food, all the vital ingredient in romania for a great party. but the tune in other european capitals as they prepare is so european capitals as they prepare is so far more sombre. france has seen over 230 people killed in attacks by islamist militants over the past three years. the paris police chief says his force is prepared for the terrorist threat, which he assessed as high. over 10,000 terrorist threat, which he assessed as high. 0ver10,000 police and emergency service as high. 0ver10,000 police and emergency service workers are to be deployed in
richard singer, thank you. my pleasure. thank you very much. around the globe, preparations are under way to mark the end of this year and the arrival of 2018. many cities will be celebrating new year's eve with open—air concerts, street parties and firework shows. but in europe, after a series of islamist attacks over the past 12 months against civilian targets, particular attention is being given to public safety. david campa nale reports. live music, winetasting, festive decorations, and...
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colonel richard kemp speaking on. the time is 4:16. —— speaking to me earlier on. the headlines on bbc news: north korean state tv describes as an ‘act of war‘ new economic sanctions imposed by the united nations. pyongyang has vowed to strengthen its nuclear deterrent. rescuers are searching for 150 missing people, after a tropical storm in the philippines left another 200 dead. two people have been killed and four injured following a multiple vehicle crash on the m40 in 0xfordshire — the motorway has now reopened. sport now, and for a full round up, from the bbc sport centre, here's katherine downes. hello, lu kwesa. a hello, lukwesa. a quiet day so far but one game in that arena premiership. leicesterfought but one game in that arena premiership. leicester fought back in front of a crowd of 23,000, mathew tait's try helping reduce the deficit to 17—10, after they were down 10—0. but saracens havejust scored a second—half penalty and now lead 20—10. serena williams is set for a busy christmas — she's expected to make a return to competitve action
colonel richard kemp speaking on. the time is 4:16. —— speaking to me earlier on. the headlines on bbc news: north korean state tv describes as an ‘act of war‘ new economic sanctions imposed by the united nations. pyongyang has vowed to strengthen its nuclear deterrent. rescuers are searching for 150 missing people, after a tropical storm in the philippines left another 200 dead. two people have been killed and four injured following a multiple vehicle crash on the m40 in 0xfordshire...
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richard main, bbc news. we spoke to one of the british medical team, before he set off to help try to combat the outbreak of diptheria and asked him if his team would be equipped to deal with the disease. identity anyone worldwide these days is used to taking on diphtheria itself. one of the problems with it especially in children is that it restricts the airways, so we have epidemiologists and experts such as ourselves, my experiences in airway management and emergency care, and that is the challenge of doing this job. there are over 600,001 camp, maybe 150,001 of the other camps that we're going to be mainly working in. at the minute there are 22 recorded deaths of children from diphtheria, but it isa of children from diphtheria, but it is a treatable disease, within 48 hours with the right treatment, lives can be saved. so by getting teams in there like ourselves, this can makea teams in there like ourselves, this can make a difference. we are going for a six—week deployment, but that will be extended i
richard main, bbc news. we spoke to one of the british medical team, before he set off to help try to combat the outbreak of diptheria and asked him if his team would be equipped to deal with the disease. identity anyone worldwide these days is used to taking on diphtheria itself. one of the problems with it especially in children is that it restricts the airways, so we have epidemiologists and experts such as ourselves, my experiences in airway management and emergency care, and that is the...
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richard westcott, bbc news, on the m5. 0ur correspondent ian palmer is at euston station in london. it's supposed to be frantic friday, is it frantic on things are under control at the moment at euston station. certainly great relief that the virgin planned industrial action is cancelled, that's made things a lot easier today. the big news is that the third phase of that upgrade at london bridge station will begin tomorrow and that means there will be no services into london bridge london charing cross station between tomorrow and january end of play the first. if you are travelling on the great western railway mainline, there will be no service from paddington station, that will be closed between christmas eve and the 27th of december. these closures and the work being carried out will disrupt all routes across the country. on the west coast main line there is no service between preston and lancaster. people travelling from london to glasgow are being urged to travel via edinburgh. that will add an extra hour to your journey. what about the roads, what is the situation? the rsc are
richard westcott, bbc news, on the m5. 0ur correspondent ian palmer is at euston station in london. it's supposed to be frantic friday, is it frantic on things are under control at the moment at euston station. certainly great relief that the virgin planned industrial action is cancelled, that's made things a lot easier today. the big news is that the third phase of that upgrade at london bridge station will begin tomorrow and that means there will be no services into london bridge london...
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the forecast is of freezing conditions. 0ur correspondent richard lister reports from beaconsfield, in buckinghamshire. much of britain looked like a christmas card today. scotland and northern england had been expecting snow, but this was buckinghamshire, and on the ground, it wasn't pretty. breakdowns and blizzards on the m25 near gerrards cross made for slow going, in slippery conditions. 0n the asa near newbury, two stuck lorries meant the southbound carriageway had to be closed. but in wales, some smaller communities were cut off entirely and thousands of people lost power. this was llangollen today. this is by far the worst i've ever seen. it's probably the worst snow i've ever seen, to be honest. it's certainly about a foot deep. in the midlands, they'd hoped gritters would be enough to keep the roads safe, but in redditch, they needed snowploughs. it's been a long day for breakdown services like the rac, which has been getting five calls a minute. i had problems starting it. i tried starting it last night and this morning. mark says everything he's dealt with today has been wea
the forecast is of freezing conditions. 0ur correspondent richard lister reports from beaconsfield, in buckinghamshire. much of britain looked like a christmas card today. scotland and northern england had been expecting snow, but this was buckinghamshire, and on the ground, it wasn't pretty. breakdowns and blizzards on the m25 near gerrards cross made for slow going, in slippery conditions. 0n the asa near newbury, two stuck lorries meant the southbound carriageway had to be closed. but in...
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but many in his own party have shunned him, including alabama's top senator, richard shelby. well, this is the last rally before the vote on tuesday. we are alabama, we are republican, and we are not going to stand by and let other people from out of state, and money from california, control this election. this election for the people of am alabama, we dare defend oui’ people of am alabama, we dare defend our rights and we will defend our rights at the united states congress. the democratic party candidate, doug jones, addressed his final campaign remarks to wavering supporters of mr moore. he said they should vote with their conscience, not political allegiance. i'm going to tell you, folks, it is time, and i think we're going to see it tomorrow, that the majority of the people of alabama say that it is time that we put our decency, our state, before our political party. it's been heralded as a major breakthrough in the treatment of huntington's disease, but could it lead to new therapies for alzheimer's and other conditions? john lennon was shot at the entrance to the dak
but many in his own party have shunned him, including alabama's top senator, richard shelby. well, this is the last rally before the vote on tuesday. we are alabama, we are republican, and we are not going to stand by and let other people from out of state, and money from california, control this election. this election for the people of am alabama, we dare defend oui’ people of am alabama, we dare defend our rights and we will defend our rights at the united states congress. the democratic...
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richard hasn't been able to go to the country to visit his wife in prison because he hasn't been granted a visa for the last 19 months. today has a meeting isn't unjust and nazanin zaghari—ratcliffe. boris johnson will want to discuss the iran nuclear deal and it is about building up the diplomatic relationship between the uk and iran. going back to nazanin zaghari—ratcliffe, a court appearance is scheduled for tomorrow. at this stage we're not sure if she will appear. that is every possibility but nothing has been confirmed. all eyes will be watching closely as this meeting goes between borisjohnson and his iranian counterpart. we have had a tweet from the foreign secretary. we will bring you more on boris johnson's visit to iran. officials in gaza say four people have died and 160 are injured following air strikes on hamas military positions by israel. the strikes were in retaliation for palestinian rocket attacks on southern israel. palestinians and israeli security forces have clashed in the west bank since president trump recognised jerusalem as israel's capital on wednesday.0ur
richard hasn't been able to go to the country to visit his wife in prison because he hasn't been granted a visa for the last 19 months. today has a meeting isn't unjust and nazanin zaghari—ratcliffe. boris johnson will want to discuss the iran nuclear deal and it is about building up the diplomatic relationship between the uk and iran. going back to nazanin zaghari—ratcliffe, a court appearance is scheduled for tomorrow. at this stage we're not sure if she will appear. that is every...
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richard ratcliffe described this as undoubtedly a good sign. mrs zaghari—ratcliffe is serving a five—year sentence over allegations of plotting to overthrow the iranian government, allegations which she denies. our diplomatic correspondent, james robbins has been speaking to nazanin zaghari—ratcliffe's husband richard about today's developments. the foreign secretary was very clear and committed. he said that she was and committed. he said that she was a top priority and he said it was doing what he could. they came away much more reassured that he is doing all he can and he said we will be meeting the president and he will be raising her case strongly. if you look at the consequences of his meeting, well, she wasn't in court today. so it is not the same as it all being over, but it's definitely all being over, but it's definitely a positive step. what does nazanin thing? i spoke to her on the phone and she was relieved. she was more upbeat. and it is ongoing and she is up upbeat. and it is ongoing and she is up and down and there are mom
richard ratcliffe described this as undoubtedly a good sign. mrs zaghari—ratcliffe is serving a five—year sentence over allegations of plotting to overthrow the iranian government, allegations which she denies. our diplomatic correspondent, james robbins has been speaking to nazanin zaghari—ratcliffe's husband richard about today's developments. the foreign secretary was very clear and committed. he said that she was and committed. he said that she was a top priority and he said it was...
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with all the latest now on the impact the bad weather is our correspondent richard lister. few people this far south had expected to see snow when they woke up expected to see snow when they woke up and they expected proroguing did not expect it to hang around as long as it did. the roads are slushy and pavements are slippery. getting anywhere where it has snowed has been something of a treacherous ordealfor many. been something of a treacherous ordeal for many. of course, that has been the story for millions of people around the country. much of britain look like a christmas card today. scotland and northern england had been expecting snow, but this was bucks and it wasn't pretty. breakdowns and blizzard conditions on the m25 near gerard ‘s cross made for slow going. 0n the asa meant two stuck lorries meant the southbound carriageway is had to be close. in wales, some small communities were cut off and thousands lost power. this is the worst i have ever seen. it is probably the worst snow i have ever seen, it is certainly about a foot deep. in the midlands they hoped gri
with all the latest now on the impact the bad weather is our correspondent richard lister. few people this far south had expected to see snow when they woke up expected to see snow when they woke up and they expected proroguing did not expect it to hang around as long as it did. the roads are slushy and pavements are slippery. getting anywhere where it has snowed has been something of a treacherous ordealfor many. been something of a treacherous ordeal for many. of course, that has been the...
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la my colleague richard fraser caught up with the richard ratcliffe who spoke about the latest in his wife's situation. we're sort of going around telling the world that it felt like it was almost over and then the following day, one of people stood up and said, no, there could be more charges. so we have been watching very closely events in iran and yesterday, nothing happened, today, nothing's happened. so i spoke to her this morning, no sign of that second court case. in fact, her lawyer went into prison yesterday and said, don't worry, it's still marked the same on the computer, this is just being politics, ignore what happens in the iranian media and i promise you still in the next ten days, two weeks, it could be over. there is going to be a judicial press conference later on today in iran. to get too up and down and try to keep level headed. which is of course difficult at this time of year. the last time we spoke, you said that there are these competing high—powered elements in iran and each of them has a different take, seemingly, on the case. that's right, just as we have
la my colleague richard fraser caught up with the richard ratcliffe who spoke about the latest in his wife's situation. we're sort of going around telling the world that it felt like it was almost over and then the following day, one of people stood up and said, no, there could be more charges. so we have been watching very closely events in iran and yesterday, nothing happened, today, nothing's happened. so i spoke to her this morning, no sign of that second court case. in fact, her lawyer...
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our transport correspondent richard westcott reports. going three times the speed limit around a 90 degree bend, costing seven people their lives. today the final report into the croydon tram crash found that the driver probably dozed off at the controls. well, you can seejust how tight this bend is. the tram was meant to be going around it at 13 miles an hour — one three, a snail‘s pace, like we are now. it actually went around the bend at nearer 45 miles an hour, and one of the survivors was standing exactly where i am standing now, just checking his phone. the injury i sustained on the tram that dayjust changed my life. it is more than a year ago, but for taiye the memories are fresh. ijust put my phone away, and i held onto the pole in front of me and i said, god, please save my life. and i closed my eyes. there were some people still screaming and shouting under the tram because they were trapped. "please don't step on me — i am still alive." investigators found other worrying facts. another tram nearly derailed on the same co
our transport correspondent richard westcott reports. going three times the speed limit around a 90 degree bend, costing seven people their lives. today the final report into the croydon tram crash found that the driver probably dozed off at the controls. well, you can seejust how tight this bend is. the tram was meant to be going around it at 13 miles an hour — one three, a snail‘s pace, like we are now. it actually went around the bend at nearer 45 miles an hour, and one of the survivors...